WWTP Maintenance Supervisor (Electrical & Instrumentation)

In the Environment & Public Work Department, we believe everything we do supports healthy neighborhoods and a thriving Puget Sound, leaving a better Tacoma for all. The Maintenance Supervisor has an important role in fulfilling this purpose by supporting wastewater operations, fellow employees, and ultimately our customers. This position requires strong leadership skills to oversee the daily activities of wastewater treatment plant workers and other assigned staff. Duties also include oversight of the preventative maintenance program for crafts, administrative tasks, monitoring budgets, establishing policies and procedures and a variety of personnel actions that may include hiring and disciplinary decisions, supervision, training and evaluation of staff.
 
Environment & Public Works Operations and Maintenance, Plants and Pump Stations maintains 2 award winning waste treatment plants and 49 pump stations in addition to stormwater stations and holding basins.

Examples of Job Duties:

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment by: emphasizing safety as a priority; enforcing and monitoring sound risk management practices; ensuring all safety rules, regulations, protocols and procedures are followed.
• Elevate safety through targeted training.
• Set up cross-functional safety teams.
• Direct and lead the daily work activities of multi-craft journey-level personnel responsible for the execution of preventive maintenance and corrective repairs of the wastewater treatment plants and infrastructure (Central Treatment Plant, North End Treatment Plant and 49 remote pump stations).
• Implement, analyze, modify and assist in the development of maintenance work programs, policies and procedures for the wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations consistent with the goals and objectives as defined the Environmental and Sustainability Management Systems and Asset Management best practice. Maintenance programs include, but are not limited to, preventive, predictive, corrective, pump stations, custodial, and facilities.
• Authorize and coordinate the purchase of tools, materials, goods, and/or services with the Maintenance Planner, Warehouse Supervisor and Purchasing to facilitate the timely repair, maintenance, and construction of the wastewater plant and pumps stations.
• Actively participate in the hiring and selection to assure highly competent maintenance employees.
• Assure all job expectations are well understood, and all employees have the resources they need (e.g. materials, equipment, skills, training, etc.) to perform their work properly and successfully.
• Perform quarterly CORE conversations with assigned personnel and provide ongoing and timely feedback, coaching and mentoring to support excellent job performance and success on the job.
• Provide documentation of persistent performance issues when necessary, including records of conversation and disciplinary recommendations.
• Ensure training of all maintenance staff in standard and complex maintenance activities.   
• Build and manage productive Union relationships by working collaboratively with union representatives.
• Grow a culture of compassion and respect that embraces teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with the Maintenance Division, Operations, Engineering, Transmission, Business Operations, and other work groups to coordinate section maintenance activities and resolve planning, scheduling and other issues.
• Answer questions and provide information related to complex and technical projects including troubleshooting, problem identification, problem resolutions, approving expenditures, handling complaints and providing technical expertise around programmatic elements. Recommend repair methods and equipment modifications.
• Prepare and maintain data, records and reports to evaluate equipment and system performance in support of the Asset Management Program and help make data driven decision-making.
• Have a working knowledge of the division budget to ensure expenditures are within projections.
• Implement emergency contingency plans to respond to natural disasters, power outages, equipment failures, and system overflows.

• Associate’s degree in water and wastewater treatment, environmental technology or a related field; OR
• 2 years of advanced coursework in wastewater technology, industrial controls or other related technical training; OR
• certification as a journey-level Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Electrician or Instrumentation Technician with training in industrial maintenance management, process control automation

• 5 years of progressively responsible experience working in wastewater treatment or related facility

• Valid Washington State Driver's License at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter
• Some position may require certification as a journey-level Industrial Mechanic, Electrician, Instrumentation Technician or related

• Engineering techniques and principles as they relate to wastewater treatment and process control, system engineering, construction and system modification and process control automation
• Implementation of an industrial preventative maintenance program
• All phases of maintenance and repairs on electrical motors, pumping and rotating equipment/machining, industrial pipe fitting and fabrication piping, and hydraulics
• Supervisory control and data acquisition system operation and maintenance
• Safe use and handling of chemicals used in the wastewater treatment plant
• Excellent management and supervisory skills, including planning, organizing, scheduling, establishing work priorities, and working on multiple projects in a diverse work environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy
• Establish and maintain cooperative and supportive working relationships with others
• Disseminate technical information in non-technical terms to non-technical personnel
• Read, interpret, apply and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Work independently with little direction and meet schedules and timelines
• Work safely and cooperatively with coworkers and the public

City of Tacoma’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

The City of Tacoma believes that diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our success and innovation. If you’re passionate about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

The Community

Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.

With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!

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Application Process

Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process.

Applicants who are eligible for veterans scoring criteria (Veterans Preference) MUST attach a copy of their DD-214 member copy 4 (proof of military discharge form) at time of application to be eligible for review for Veteran's Preference points.  

Get Assistance

For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.

For technical difficulties using the Neogov system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.

Communication with the City of Tacoma

We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

Supplemental Questions

This is a competitive selection process. Applicants will be required to respond to written questions outlining their experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to Supplemental Questions #7 to #11 reviewed and scored by a committee of subject matter experts, as the Experience and Training Test. These questions will be scored based on the information provided. It is the responsibility of the applicants to adequately describe all pertinent experience and training. Please make sure you read the questions and provide complete informative answers, including your roles in the position and key activities. DO NOT respond with ‘see resume’ in lieu of answering these questions; this will result in a failing score. Providing false information will result in disqualification.

Accommodations: We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during this process, please contact Human Resources at (253) 591-5400.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Details:

Hourly Rate: $56.51 - $68.69

Annual Salary: $117,540.80 - $142,875.20

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